When I Saw My Cool Stepsister Expressing Her Love for Me in a Livestream…
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00:00Morning, Mei! Beautiful day, huh?
00:04I'm Leo Nakamura, a high school senior.
00:07And she's Mei, my stepsister, who became family when our parents got married.
00:12Since our folks are early birds, it's just the two of us for breakfast every day.
00:17She's ignoring me again. Well, time to shake things up.
00:22Hey, Mei, have you heard about those exclusive school bakery buns?
00:27They're doing a collab with that 8th grader syndrome artist, Lily.
00:32It's got squid ink cream inside, turns your teeth and soul pitch black.
00:38You'll be in 8th grader syndrome just by eating it!
00:42My heart's about to give up.
00:45Mei is ice cold, and she's known as the snow queen at school.
00:50Even if you talk to her, it's like talking to a brick wall.
00:54Confess your feelings, and she'll ice you out.
00:57Her sharp gaze could freeze a volcano.
01:00But strangely, dudes are lining up to be pierced by her frosty eyes.
01:05Leo, your sister is looking fine as always today.
01:09Oh, hey, Otaku. You're one of those guys who want to be pierced by her icy gaze, huh?
01:15I'm not an otaku. I'm Otaku Dot. But those cool eyes are something else.
01:22Yeah, she's freezing even at home.
01:25So, you're always getting pierced by those cold eyes, huh?
01:29Could be. She might hate me.
01:32Why do you think that? Any idea?
01:35If I didn't, I wouldn't be crying right now.
01:39It's all good, Leo.
01:43She wasn't like this when we first became family.
01:47When Mei joined our family, she used to cry all the time due to her shyness,
01:52probably overwhelmed by her new big bro and dad.
01:56Wanting to get closer to her, I tried everything.
01:59Here, take this.
02:01A flower?
02:03And this too.
02:04A bunny!
02:06Don't cry, Mei. I'm not scary. I'm on your side.
02:09Side? Maze?
02:12Yeah, I'll protect you no matter what.
02:15Thanks, Leo.
02:17Since then, we've been together all the time.
02:20But by the time she entered middle school, that gentle girl was nowhere to be found.
02:25She turned ice cold, and I've been living lonely days with a distant sister at home and school.
02:31She used to be so sweet.
02:34By the way, Leo, you watch TokiTube?
02:38Nah, I ain't good with computers.
02:40It's kinda rare to be bad with computers these days.
02:44I can live just fine without them.
02:46I'm gonna embrace a computer-less life.
02:49Screw civilization!
02:51Oh, come on, don't be so radical.
02:54Besides, not making use of what's available is a waste.
02:58Hey, Leo, you should check this out too.
03:01What's this?
03:02It's TokiTube channel with a streamer who looks exactly like Mei.
03:07Yeah, they do look kinda alike.
03:10She's talking about her love for her brother, and it's heartwarming as heck.
03:14You gotta check it out.
03:16Fine, Otaku, if I find the time.
03:19I'm Otaku Da, not Otaku.
03:22Got it, mom.
03:24Now you calling me a mom?
03:29But man, live streaming, huh?
03:32If I have time for this, I'd rather be with Mei.
03:36Hey, Mei, how was school today?
03:39Everything good with your friends?
03:42Oh, by the way, that movie you wanted to watch is coming out soon.
03:50I'm heading back to my room.
03:54Another rough day, huh?
03:56Oh yeah, wasn't Otakura talking about that stream where she talks about her brother?
04:02That means they should have a good sibling relationship, right?
04:05Maybe I can learn how to patch things up.
04:08Let's check it out.
04:10Hi, thanks for watching the Baba Sheep channel today.
04:14Huh? Wait a sec.
04:17She looks way too similar to be a coincidence.
04:20Hold on, isn't that the same outfit Mei was wearing earlier?
04:24And that freckle, it's gotta be Mei!
04:28So today, I had this super chat with my beloved brother.
04:33He remembered the movie I wanted to see.
04:35What? My beloved brother?
04:38He remembered the movie I wanted to watch.
04:41I mean, I just mentioned it while watching TV a while ago.
04:45Ugh, that's just a doppelganger.
04:48There's no way Mei could be all lovey-dovey with me like that.
04:52But if it really is Mei, maybe we can get close again?
04:57I should check. Or maybe I could just ask her directly.
05:01Or maybe...
05:03The next day.
05:05Mei, I brought some cake.
05:08If you want, you can have some.
05:11I'll put it in the fridge for you.
05:13No response again, huh?
05:16There's no way that icy-cold Mei and that streamer are the same person, right?
05:22A few hours later.
05:23Hi, thanks for watching the Baba Sheep channel today.
05:28Ta-da!
05:30Guys, check this out.
05:32My brother got me a cake.
05:35He bought it for me.
05:37It's strawberry shortcake.
05:39My absolute favorite.
05:42Isn't it amazing how he knows my taste so well?
05:45Seriously, my brother is the best in the universe.
05:50Huh? There's whipped cream on my face.
05:54Seriously? Where?
05:57You know, in situations like this, you'd want a hot guy to, like, gently take the cream off your face, right?
06:06There's cream right here.
06:08Like, lick, you know?
06:12Oh my god! I want my brother to do it too!
06:16Actually, I want to feed each other!
06:19She's completely different from the Mei I know, but that's definitely her.
06:25It's not a doppelganger, it's the real deal.
06:28That cake, it's from our local bakery.
06:31Wow, I can't believe it!
06:34Why is she all lovey-dovey on the stream but so distant in front of me?
06:39Hmm, isn't the heart of a girl too complex?
06:44Another day.
06:46I still can't believe that super affectionate Mei is the same as ice-cold Mei.
06:51What? You've been staring at me for a while.
06:54Oh, it's nothing.
06:56Then why were you looking at me?
06:58Uh, I thought you looked cute.
07:01What?
07:02Oops, my real thoughts.
07:04Stop saying weird stuff, it doesn't make any sense.
07:08Sorry.
07:09Why did I just say you looked cute? She's gonna hate it if I randomly call her cute.
07:15You called me cute though!
07:18If you say that, I, I, I don't know how to react.
07:23Oh, I can't believe she's all excited about that.
07:27But, like, I'm like super shy and we can't even get along.
07:33Back in the day we were super tight, you know?
07:36How can we get back to those vibes?
07:39Mei's been feeling like this?
07:41Well then, what if you just straight up rely on him?
07:46Hi, Mr. Lion. Nice to meet you, I guess.
07:50But, like, isn't relying on each other annoying?
07:53Nope, there's no brother out there who isn't stoked when you lean on them.
07:58Really? Then maybe I can try.
08:01Like, I'm talking about him sleeping on my lap, carrying me, sleeping together, taking baths, and even going on some one-on-one dates.
08:10Feels more like desire spilling out, but, anyway, I think being up front is the way to go.
08:18Thanks, Mr. Lion. I'm gonna give it a shot.
08:24Um, Leo, you free? Got some time?
08:29What's up?
08:30I'm, uh, studying and got a few things I want to ask. Can you help me out?
08:37Mei's actually asking for my help?
08:41And if you can't, it's fine.
08:43No way! Of course!
08:46Then come over to my room.
08:48You make this stuff super easy to understand. Leo, you've got some study game.
08:54This is kind of my thing, you know.
08:59This silence is wild!
09:02Leo?
09:03Yeah?
09:04Thanks for helping me out.
09:07No worries. Feel free to ask whenever you need.
09:10From that day on, Mei started leaning on me for real.
09:14During her streams...
09:16So today, me and my brother went to the bookstore, you know?
09:20To be honest, I wanted to lock arms, but, like, we're not going that far.
09:25Wish something wild had happened, though!
09:28Out of nowhere, it started raining, and he saw me all soaked, and I was like,
09:33Oh. My. God! Like a romance story could kick off from there!
09:39What? Ain't no room for sibling romance!
09:43Love isn't restricted by siblings or any of that!
09:46Love can conquer all!
09:48She needs to learn some negotiation skills or just chill out!
09:52My love for my brother is on a cosmic scale!
09:56This is a mess, but I'm glad she's leaning on me more.
10:00However it happened, I was hyped to spend more time with Mei like in the good old days.
10:06During her streams, I dug how she shared what made her happy and what she wanted.
10:11Plus, I could drop some advice without spilling the beans about my true identity.
10:16Thanks to Mei, watching her streams became a daily habit.
10:20But I couldn't shake that guilty feeling.
10:24Knowing everything one-sided feels kinda sketchy, doesn't it?
10:28It's like peeping or eavesdropping.
10:31I wish I could let her know I'm watching, though.
10:34One day, while I was thinking about all this...
10:37My brother was looking super cool today!
10:41Walked on the side closer to the road like he was a total escort!
10:45She's laying on the compliments again today.
10:48Escorting is basic guy stuff, not just for your brother.
10:53Still, my brother is the absolute best!
10:57There are better dudes than your bro, Mei. You're just clueless.
11:01Even if I knew, my brother would still be number one!
11:05Oh, uh, sorry. I got carried away there.
11:09Anyway, I'll end here for today. Come back again soon!
11:13That hater comment from earlier...
11:16Could they be saying that stuff because they like Mei?
11:19I hope it ends with just this one time.
11:22But, against my worries, hater comments started pouring in every time.
11:27And Mei's reactions only fueled the fire, turning her streams into heated debates more often.
11:34Mei, you alright? You seem kinda down lately.
11:38I'm fine, really.
11:40You don't seem fine. If something's up, just talk to me.
11:44You see, someone badmouths someone important to me.
11:49I couldn't let it slide, so we argued. I wonder how I can avoid these arguments.
11:54Can't you stop arguing back?
11:57I can't stand people badmouthing someone I care about!
12:01I've been put up with them talking trash about me, but dissing someone important? No way!
12:06Mei...
12:08Thanks for listening. I'll think about it some more.
12:12Mei's fighting back for my sake. Is there anything I can do?
12:17One night, as I desperately thought about how to handle the hater comments...
12:22Sorry! I'm ending the stream today. Today is the last day.
12:27Mei!
12:28I want to keep going, but I can't stand them dissing my brother anymore.
12:33I don't want to hurt someone important in the process.
12:36So everyone, thanks for everything.
12:40She looked so happy before...
12:43Am I just gonna sit here and do nothing?
12:46No way! Not as her brother!
12:48And then, I took action.
12:51Mei, can I talk to you for a sec?
12:53Leo, what's up?
12:55Look, there's something I gotta tell you. I actually know.
12:59Huh? Know what?
13:02BaaBaaSheep's channel.
13:05No way! Leo, you're one of the viewers?
13:09Yeah, I'm lying.
13:11What?!
13:13Um, so about those streams...
13:16I'm sorry!
13:17Why are you apologizing?
13:20I've been hiding it and keeping quiet. I'm really sorry!
13:24Mei, I've been watching your streams to lift my spirits.
13:28Huh?
13:29Seeing you talk so cheerfully in your streams, even though you're usually so icy cold, made me happy.
13:37So please, don't quit the streams.
13:40But... you know there are haters.
13:43I'll figure out a way to deal with them, so trust me!
13:46Even though I said that, how do I actually deal with online haters?
13:51What's up? You've got quite a frown on your face.
13:54Mom!
13:56Before you called me Otaku, and now Mom?
13:59Geez, Leo. And? What's wrong?
14:02Well, actually...
14:04How can you fight back against people on the internet?
14:08Don't they have social media profiles? Can't you gather information from there?
14:12Maybe try searching up the names?
14:15Oh, I see!
14:17Ha! Booyah!
14:19Since it could be someone with the same name of the same gender, check what they've been posting.
14:24This guy... their profile pic and the hater comments match!
14:29And they're planning to confront Mei directly soon!
14:32But how did they find out when Mei was being so careful not to reveal herself?
14:38Oh, Leo, this picture...
14:41Wait! That's a bread from our school's cafeteria!
14:44Could it be this person goes to the same school as Mei?
14:48If that's the case, we can come up with a plan!
14:52Yeah! Let's do this!
14:55The next day...
14:57That's enough!
15:00Why are you here?
15:02Leo? Who is this? What's going on?
15:07This is that hater guy.
15:09What?
15:11He was planning to confront you face to face, so I've been keeping an eye on him, Mei.
15:16Why would you do something like this?
15:18Because I... I like Mei!
15:21But all Mei cares about is her brother!
15:23So I wanted Mei to notice me!
15:26Even if that's the case, you can't do something like this!
15:30Shut up! What do you know?
15:32I don't need Mei if she doesn't see me!
15:36Mei, watch out!
15:38Hey! What's going on here?
15:42Miss Ran? Why are you here?
15:45I told her beforehand!
15:47Well then, prepare yourself because I'm going to give you a good scolding!
15:52No! I'm sorry!
15:56Thanks, Leo, for protecting me.
15:59I'm just glad you're safe. Now you can continue with your streams.
16:04Hey, why did you do all this for me?
16:07Because you're my precious sister.
16:10Just your sister?
16:12What?
16:13I seriously love you, Leo.
16:16Huh? Um, love you?
16:19I mean, I've liked you as a man for a long, long time.
16:24What? But you suddenly started acting distant, so I thought you didn't like me anymore.
16:31That's your fault, not mine!
16:33Huh?
16:34It's because you suddenly became so cool, so I realized my feelings and didn't know what to do.
16:41That's why you acted that way.
16:43Sorry, but I can only see you as my sister, Mei.
16:48But I still want to take care of you.
16:51I see. Got it.
16:54But I won't give up!
16:56Because you know, step-siblings can get married!
17:00Mei!
17:02Get ready, because I'm going to make you fall for me, okay?
17:07And so, this big commotion came to an end.
17:11Mei resumed her streams the next day.
17:14She was warmly welcomed back by her viewers and became even more popular as a streamer.
17:20As for the person who was once a hater, it seems they had quite the talk with Teacher Ron afterward.
17:27He traced Mei's identity through a slip of the tongue during her stream,
17:31but he apologized sincerely and vowed never to do it again.
17:35As for us...
17:37Today I'm streaming with my brother!
17:40Hey there!
17:41I wonder if my brother has fallen for me yet.
17:44Nope, I haven't. We're siblings.
17:47Only legally, though. We can still get married.
17:50Everyone, root for us to become a couple channel!
17:54I love you so much!
17:56Hey! Don't get too close!
17:59Maybe the day I return Mei's feelings isn't too far away after all.
18:05Hi! It's me, Mel!
18:08Thanks for watching my channel!
18:11I'm super happy if you watch the next and other videos, too!